F-6
TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER MIG
®
3
6
0MP
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility
for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
CAUTION
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
While loading wire the wire bird nests if the
wire misses the outlet guide while shooting
the gap in the torch.
Arc length varies while welding (arc length is
not constant).
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Straighten the first six inches of the wire
before feeding it into the rear wire drive.
2. Make sure the torch drive rolls are
tightened slightly to help the wire jump the
gap.
3. Slow down wire feed speed while pushing
wire through torch liner. Recommend
setting = 350 ipm.
1.
POWER MIG
®
3
6
0MP drive rolls
set too tight. The tension arm
should be set at 1 to 1-1/2.
2.
Clean or replace contact tip.
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked and the
problem persists,
Contact your local
Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
PUSH PULL WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS
